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James 'Deaf' Burke was one of England's earliest boxing champions. He was tried for murder after one of his opponent's died from the beating that Burke gave him. After that he found it difficult to find matches and wound up travelling to America to fight. He passed away at the age of 36 from tuberculosis (1809-1845). He was elected to the International Boxing Hall of Fame in 1992. Click on the 'James Burke' link on this page to read more about him.
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∙ 9y agoJames Deaf Burke was born in England, but moved around a lot. After a while, when he couldn't get any more fights in England, he came to the US where he traveled around looking for boxing matches. He died in London in 1845.
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How did James Deaf Burke become deaf?
He was pronounced deaf from infancy.
When was James Burke born?
James Burke was born on December 22, 1936.
When was James Burke - gangster - born?
James Burke - gangster - was born on 1931-07-05.
How old is James Burke?
James Burke is 74 years old (birthdate: December 22, 1936).
What is the birth name of Solomon Burke?
Solomon Burke's birth name is James Soloman McDonald.
How did James Deaf Burke become deaf?
He was pronounced deaf from infancy.
Was James ''deaf'' Burke born deaf?
British boxer James Burke was deaf since he was an infant, so it can be assumed that he was born without hearing.
How did James Deaf Burke die penniless?
James 'Deaf' Burke was a British boxer and the first to fight on American soil. After returning to England Burke did not win any fights and died of tuberculosis as a penniless indigent.
What is the birth date of James Deaf Burke?
I know it was in 1809 but that is it. Sorry
What school did James deaf Burke attend?
James Deaf burke was orphaned at an early life and never got to attend school, instead he spent his childhood around the docks looking for work and trying to stay out of trouble
Can deaf becoming boxing?
no I don't think so however you can go deaf if people punch you dead hard in the ear.
When was James A. Burke born?
James A. Burke was born in 1910.
When did James A. Burke die?
James A. Burke died in 1983.
When was James Burke born?
James Burke was born on December 22, 1936.
Is James hetfiels deaf?
No he is not deaf
What is James Burke's birthday?
James Burke was born on December 22, 1936.
When did Frank James Burke die?
Frank James Burke died in 1987.
